Basic mechanisms of drug action

Pre-Entry or Primary (for doctors preparing for primary examination in family medicine)

Module 1: Anatomy FAM 701 1 Credit Unit

Normal Body Structure (38:58)
Surface Anatomy (26:49)
Musculoskeletal System (36:59)
Skeletal System (38:49)
Respiratory System (32:25)
Urinary System (46:12)
Endocrine and Exocrine Organs (35:07)
Reproductive System (32:57)
Eyes (35:44)
Microscopic anatomy of epithelium (33:50)

Module 2: Physiology & Nutrition - FAM 702 1.5 Credit Unit

Normal Constituent of Blood (35:08)
Renal, Urinary System and Renal Function
Respiratory System and Pulmonary Physiology (42:49)
Regulation of Metabolism (74:46)
Immune System (33:56)
Nervous System (44:54)
Integumentary System (33:06)
Malnurtition including understanding of common tools used in nutritional assessment (50:19)
Nutritional value of common foods (35:11)
Nutritional properties of human breast milk (21:27)
Immunological properties of human breast milk (21:51)

Module 3: Biochemistry - FAM 703 1 Credit Unit

Structure & Functions of Proteins (35:19)
Metabolism of bile (31:40)
Functions & Clinical Significance of Vitamins (60:32)
Functions & Clinical Significance of Minerals (39:34)
Clinical significance of deranged metabolism of fats (35:18)
Clinical significance of deranged metabolism of vitamins and minerals (39:34)

Module 4: Embryology - FAM 704 0.5 Credit Unit

The process of gametogenesis (55:03)
The process of fertilization and embryogenesis (44:39)
Intrinsic factors that affect normal foetal growth (35:32)
Clinical implication of the disorder of gametogenesis, embryogenesis and foetal growth (48:25)

Module 5: Genetics and Genomics - FAM 705 0.5 Credit Unit

Principles of Genetics (30:52)
Principles of Genomics (27:25)
Basis of inheritance (Mendelian Genetics) including molecular, physical and biochemical basis of inheritance (31:46)
Molecular, Physical and Biochemical Basis of Inheritance (37:37)
Genetic basis of inheritance (44:42)
Chromosomal aberrations (29:41)
Common genetic problems and syndromes (17:07)
Genomics and precision medicine

Module 6: Human Development- FAM 706 0.5 Credit Unit

Development at the various stages of infancy, childhood, adolescence, maturity and adulthood (35:04)
Normal sleep and sleep disorders (45:06)
Grief reaction (44:21)

Module 7: Pharmacology - FAM 707 1 Credit Unit

Basic pharmacokinetics- absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of drugs (15:45)
Basic mechanisms of drug action (25:05)
Classification and indications for relevant anti-protozoal including antimalaria (33:12)
Classification and indications for anti-hypertensive drugs (21:34)

Module 8: Pathology ( Anatomic, Chemical, Microbiology, Immunology, Parasitology and Haematology)- FAM 708 1 Credit Unit

The pathophysiology and pathological changes in hypertension (46:40)
The pathophysiology and pathological changes in anxiety and depressive disorders (3:37)
Blood group physiology, coagulation profile and its clinical application (41:31)

Module 9: Forensic Medicine- FAM 709 0.5 Credit Unit

Module 10: Medical Informatics- FAM 710 0.5 Credit Unit

Module 11: Introduction to family medicine and medical sociology- FAM 711 0.5 Credit Unit

Introduction to family medicine (32:53)
Scope of family medicine (45:50)
Family structure (32:20)
Basic family tasks and functions (17:47)
Influence of the family in health and disease
Family medicine tools (40:27)
Philosophy and framework of family medicine residency training (58:49)

Module 12: Statistics and basic statistical methods- RMC 700 0.5 Credit Unit

Module 13: Oral Health- FAM 712 0.5 Credit Unit

Module 14: Medical Education- FMD 700 0.5 Credit Unit

Module 15: Health Administration and Management- MAG 700 0.5 Credit Unit

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